LOS ANGELES — Rapper Lil Wayne racked up eight nominations to lead the field of nominees for the 2009 Grammy Awards announced Wednesday in a first-time event held at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live.

Lil Wayne, whose real name is Dwayne Michael Carter, outlasted the field behind his top-selling album, "Tha Carter III." Among the New Orleans rapper's nominations are the coveted album of the year award.

HOLLYWOOD, Calif. — Gerard Way and his wife Lyn-Z are singing a new tune.

The couple, who tied the knot last year, are expecting their first baby, a rep for Way confirmed to People.

The 31-year-old My Chemical Romance singer and comic book artist married his wife, whose real name is Lindsey Ballato, last September. Their wedding took place backstage after the final date of Linkin Park's Projekt Revolution tour.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Kenny Chesney continued his run with the top prize Wednesday night, taking home entertainer of the year for the fourth time in five years at the CMA Awards in Nashville.

"This is my fourth time standing up here and I'm really humbled by it," said Chesney, who tied George Strait for most career wins of the top CMA prize.

LOS ANGELES — Don Cornelius, the longtime host of the television show "Soul Train," was arrested Friday night on suspicion of felony domestic violence, the Los Angeles Times reports.

Police were called to the 72-year-old's home in the Hollywood Hills around 7:15 p.m., Officer Norma Eisenman told the Times.